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Rejoice! The Original Switch eShop Isn't Awful Anymore
Nintendo has updated the Nintendo Switch eShop, redesigning it to be a dedicated app rather than browser-based, significantly improving its speed and performance. The update also introduces a darker theme option, aligning it with the Switch 2's interface, though concerns remain about the prevalence of low-quality, AI-generated titles on the storefront.
Ultima's Robert Garriott was worried about there being too many PC games on the market… 37 years ago
In 1989, Robert Garriott of Origin Systems expressed concern about market saturation in PC gaming, noting consumer confusion and the need for higher quality products. He emphasized developing games with depth and graphics that couldn't be replicated on consoles, a sentiment still relevant today.
Nintendo’s recent Metascores aren’t a big deal – here’s why
This article analyzes Nintendo's recent game Metascores, arguing that lower scores for titles like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Mario Tennis Fever do not necessarily indicate a decline in quality. The author suggests that factors like the nature of the game series, player perception, and the difficulty of objective scoring contribute to these scores, with some games like Kirby Air Riders and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment being considered better than their Metascores suggest.
